UC Riverside has been ranked among the Top 50 Best Value Colleges in the U.S. by the Princeton Review 2025, securing the No. 33 spot among public universities for overall value. Recognized for its strong return on investment (ROI) with a score of 90/99, UCR also earned top marks in categories like financial aid (No...
This article traces Jagat Bakeri's impactful journey from a UCR MBA student to a successful entrepreneur and current Director of Global E-commerce and Direct to Consumer sales at Symphony Limited. His experience highlights the profound influence of a practical UCR business education, emphasizing themes of adaptability in dynamic markets, the integration of personal passions like...
Margaret Campbell, Assistant Professor of Marketing at the UCR School of Business, recently offered expert insights on the Costco Credit Card in a WalletHub article. She emphasized that while the card provides strong value—including no annual fee for Costco members, generous cashback rewards (5% on gas, 3% on travel and dining, 2% at Costco, and...
Originally planning an engineering career, UC Riverside alumna Breanna Wright '11 pivoted to a business degree with a marketing focus after discovering a passion for economics. This decision launched her into a fulfilling career in international development, agribusiness, and federal policy, marked by two impactful Peace Corps assignments where she applied her business skills to...
The UCR School of Business inducted 73 graduate and 181 undergraduate students into the Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) honor society, recognizing the top 10% and 20% of their respective programs. Assistant Professor Jonathan Lim and Dean Yunzeng Wang emphasized the high honor, urging inductees to embody BGS principles of honor, wisdom, and earnestness. This induction...
More than 200 students networked with 26 business executives during the May 6 Leaders Mentoring the Next Generation (LMNG) Summit on campus at the newly opened UCR School of Business Building.
Nitesh Kapuri '25 MBA, a UCR student, founded Himalayan Blends premium tea and coffee to address the lack of recognition and fair compensation for Nepalese farmers, despite their production of award-winning, high-altitude, organic products. Motivated by witnessing the farmers' struggles firsthand, Kapuri established Kapuri Group in the U.S., overseeing everything from sourcing directly from farmers...
Eric Allen emphasizes that a budget is fundamentally a plan that encourages intentionality with resources and provides a framework for making financial decisions aligned with long-term goals. He highlights its value in offering clarity by comparing planned versus actual spending. However, Allen acknowledges that budgeting can be time-consuming and potentially stressful if one adheres to...
UC Riverside alumnus Andrew Pramschufer, CEO of aerospace supplier HC Pacific, shares his journey from academic struggles to successful business growth, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, leadership skills, and a willingness to learn. Pramschufer, a '96, '98 MBA graduate, highlights how overcoming early college challenges and developing both analytical and emotional intelligence were crucial to...
Luis Fajardo ’26 MBA shared advice that Jeff Paul ’92—a 2024-2025 UCR Executive Fellow—gave students this last year: “Mr. Paul emphasized the importance of decisiveness and staying focused. In a world where it’s easy to get distracted, his message was a great reminder that clarity is a strength—and discipline is a choice. “He told a...
Competing against eight other university teams, the UCR School of Business team earned second place during their inaugural appearance at the 29th Annual Information Technology Competition. The contest was hosted by the Management Information Systems Student Association at Cal Poly Pomona on April 26.
In a recent episode of the Quiz Marketing Podcast, Josh Haynam, Co-founder at Interact, sits down with Professor Ye Li, Associate Professor of Management at UC Riverside, to explore the fascinating world of behavioral science and decision-making.
UC Riverside’s innovative spirit and strategic investments in technology took center stage this week as KTLA 5's tech reporter, Rich DeMuro, visited our campus to learn how our faculty and students are applying Google’s NotebookLM to academic work.
UCR Alumnus Darin Barton ('04) highlights his entrepreneurial journey, built on a strong work ethic. From EY consultant to diverse startups, Barton emphasizes resilience and learning business lessons. Now leading Tackle Box Management (cleaning service), this versatile "expert generalist" offers mentorship to UCR students, showcasing a career path rooted in service and perseverance.
UC Riverside first-year business student Dennis Cha was selected as the winner of the 2025 R’Card photo contest on March 12. His winning image, which features a burro in front of palm trees under a blue sky, will be printed on thousands of new R’Cards distributed to students, staff, and faculty for the 2025-26 academic...
Marking its third year and labeled “A Day of Learning, Leadership, and Impact,” UC Women In Business Leadership Forum (March 8, 2025) activities were designed to unite women across the UC system, and the event coincides with International Women’s Day and Women’s History month. UC Irvine and UC San Diego hosted the forum in the...
Eight student teams competed at the third annual UCR Women In Business (WIB) Case Competition on Feb. 22 organized by the student-run WIB within the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management (AGSM). “The case study competition is a valuable learning opportunity for participants,” says Pooja Bhatia ’25 MBA, president of WIB, who helped organize...
The AGSM Graduate Talent Forum on April 2, 2025 was more than just a networking event—it was a launching pad for opportunity, insight, and connection. Held at UCR’s Alumni & Visitors Center, the forum brought together a dynamic mix of graduate business students, industry professionals, and top-tier employers eager to engage with the next generation...
